Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: run, think.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: is, seem.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: She kicked the ball.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object. Example: He sleeps.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Example: is, have.

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence. Example: She runs.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Example: has been running.

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What is the subject of a verb?

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The subject of a verb is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.